North, Central Zone take first innings lead

In spite of Liton Kumar Das and Alok Kapali’s credible centuries Walton Central Zone took a 103-run lead against Islami Bank East Zone on the close of the third day of the first round match in the Bangladesh Cricket League (BCB) at Shaheed Chandu Stadium (SCS) in Bogra yesterday.
East Zone garnered 355 for all-out in their first innings in response to Central Zone’s first innings total of 394. Later, Central Zone in their second innings scored 64-3 at stumps.
Resuming the third day at 170-3, East Zone added 185 runs thanks to Liton Kumar Das’s 128 and Alok Kapali’s 100. The overnight duo hit an invaluable 210-run for the fourth wicket stand, where Das added 39 and Kapali 69 to complete their respective maiden century in the current league.
Finally Liton Das made a patient 251-ball 128 before being caught out by Shamshur Rahman off Shahidul Islam. Wicketkeeper-batsman, who dropped out of the national team due to his poor performance, plundered 15 fours and two sixes in his 338-minute stay at wickets.
And Alok Kapali smashed 100 off 225 with half-a-dozen boundary along with one six. When Kapali sent back to the pavilion being bowled by Sharifullah East Zone was on 323. They lost their remaining four wickets just for 32 runs.
Shykat Ali was the most successful bowler, who scalped four for 39 in 11.4 overs. He was ably supported by Shahidul Islam and Sharifullah, claimed three and two wickets for Central Zone.
In second innings, Central Zone lost their opener Rony Talukdar inside 6.3 overs. Marshall Ayub fell for 25. Shamsur Rahman stayed at wickets on 15, while Shykat Ali was on eight not out.
Nazmul Islam snapped up two wickets and Abul Hasan bagged one for East Zone.
Elsewhere, at Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi, BCB North Zone stretched their lead to 204 against Prime Bank South Zone at stumps.
South Zone mustered 344 in their first innings following North Zone’s first innings 392 and later added 156-4 in their second innings.
   South Zone resumed the third day at 231-5 and managed to add 113 at the cost of five wickets. The overnight duo-Taibur Rahman and Farhad Reza-fell short of their centuries though the duo brought up their respective half-century. Reza missed his century for 14 runs. He clubbed 10 fours and three sixes in his 86 off 87 balls knock. Taibur finally cracked 76 to start with overnight 36.
Sanzamul was the prime wrecker, who finished with the figures of 25.1-4-79-6. Nasir Hossain, Shafaq Al Zabir, Ariful Haque and Taijul Islam captured one wicket apiece. In second innings, Zunaid Siddique clouted 59 from 138 deliveries with five boundaries. Farhad Hossain fell two runs short of his half-century. Hossain crunched half-dozen fours and one six before being dismissed.

North, Central Zone take first innings lead

In spite of Liton Kumar Das and Alok Kapalis credible centuries Walton Central Zone took a 103-run lead against Islami Bank East Zone on the close of the third day of the first round match in the Bangladesh Cricket League (BCB) at Shaheed Chandu Stadium (SCS) in Bogra yesterday. East Zone garnered 355 for all-out in their first innings in response to Central Zones first innings total of 394. Later, Central Zone in their second innings scored 64-3 at stumps. Resuming the third day at 170-3, East Zone added 185 runs thanks to Liton Kumar Dass 128 and Alok Kapalis 100. The overnight duo hit an invaluable 210-run for the fourth wicket stand, where Das added 39 and Kapali 69 to complete their respective maiden century in the current league. Finally Liton Das made a patient 251-ball 128 before being caught out by Shamshur Rahman off Shahidul Islam. Wicketkeeper-batsman, who dropped out of the national team due to his poor performance, plundered 15 fours and two sixes in his 338-minute stay at wickets. And Alok Kapali smashed 100 off 225 with half-a-dozen boundary along with one six. When Kapali sent back to the pavilion being bowled by Sharifullah East Zone was on 323. They lost their remaining four wickets just for 32 runs. Shykat Ali was the most successful bowler, who scalped four for 39 in 11.4 overs. He was ably supported by Shahidul Islam and Sharifullah, claimed three and two wickets for Central Zone. In second innings, Central Zone lost their opener Rony Talukdar inside 6.3 overs. Marshall Ayub fell for 25. Shamsur Rahman stayed at wickets on 15, while Shykat Ali was on eight not out. Nazmul Islam snapped up two wickets and Abul Hasan bagged one for East Zone. Elsewhere, at Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi, BCB North Zone stretched their lead to 204 against Prime Bank South Zone at stumps. South Zone mustered 344 in their first innings following North Zones first innings 392 and later added 156-4 in their second innings. South Zone resumed the third day at 231-5 and managed to add 113 at the cost of five wickets. The overnight duo-Taibur Rahman and Farhad Reza-fell short of their centuries though the duo brought up their respective half-century. Reza missed his century for 14 runs. He clubbed 10 fours and three sixes in his 86 off 87 balls knock. Taibur finally cracked 76 to start with overnight 36. Sanzamul was the prime wrecker, who finished with the figures of 25.1-4-79-6. Nasir Hossain, Shafaq Al Zabir, Ariful Haque and Taijul Islam captured one wicket apiece. In second innings, Zunaid Siddique clouted 59 from 138 deliveries with five boundaries. Farhad Hossain fell two runs short of his half-century. Hossain crunched half-dozen fours and one six before being dismissed.